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Byrne Institute

The mission of Houston Institute is to help the people of Rice University think deeply about the best way to live through the study of the liberal arts …

Education Houston, TX EIN: 474634060 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
70/100 · methodology

About Byrne Institute

Host book studies; about 14 participants per meeting; about 27 meetings during the academic year Host speakers to present on relevant topics and host discussions. discussions hosted had approximately 100 attendees Teach class underwritten by the Houston Institute at Rice University; approximately 45 students

Founded
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
B99
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2017

Mission

The mission of Houston Institute is to help the people of Rice University think deeply about the best way to live through the study of the liberal arts especially philosophy and literature. Our goal is to help students become better seekers and speakers of the truth.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B99
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 47%
Peer average: 74%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 22.13%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 70
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 24.2% of total expenses ($70,000 of $289,761).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.47
Program$0.47

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Byrne Institute with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar's profile for Byrne Institute draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical education charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Byrne Institute is a registered education nonprofit based in Houston, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2015 and has been operating for 11 years. Its EIN is 474634060. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $316K in annual revenue. 39 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Byrne Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 474634060. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Byrne Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.

Byrne Institute is located in Houston, TX, United States. The organization was established in 2015 and has been active for 11 years.

Based on official tax filings, Byrne Institute has $316K in annual revenue. It allocates 47% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 74% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Byrne Institute is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $316K in annual revenue. The organization has 39 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Byrne Institute. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Byrne Institute holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 47% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Host book studies; about 14 participants per meeting; about 27 meetings during the academic year Host speakers to present on relevant topics and host discussions. discussions hosted had approximately 100 attendees Teach class underwritten by the Houston Institute at Rice University; approximately 45 students Byrne Institute is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2015.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 47% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $316K is below the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Byrne Institute are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Byrne Institute is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 474634060, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
47% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
4

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

VI
Victor S••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (13)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education this charity 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 39 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 39 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2015
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Byrne Institute

What is Byrne Institute?
Byrne Institute is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Houston, United States. Host book studies; about 14 participants per meeting; about 27 meetings during the academic year Host speakers to present on relevant topics and host discussions. discussions hosted had approximately 100 attendees Teach class underwritten by the Houston Institute at Rice University; approximately 45 students
When was Byrne Institute founded?
Byrne Institute was founded in 2015.
Who leads Byrne Institute?
Victor Saenz serves as Executive Director.
Where is Byrne Institute located?
Headquartered in Houston, TX, United States.
What is Byrne Institute's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 47% of expenses go to program services.
Is Byrne Institute trustworthy?
Byrne Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Byrne Institute's registration number?
IRS EIN: 474634060.
What is Byrne Institute's website?
http://houstoninstitute.org